2026 ESSU Fall Directors Meeting: Full Schedule

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9:30am MDT

Suicide Prevention Among Youth Identified as Gifted/Highly Gifted and Talented

Thursday September 3, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores myths and facts associated with risk factors and warnings signs of suicide risk among youth identified as gifted and highly gifted and talented. Information learned is intended to inform development and implementation of Advanced Learning Plans.

Speakers

Jane Lineman

Denver Public Schools

Joanna Barker

Denver Public Schools

Thursday September 3, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am MDT
Salon B Denver Marriott Westminster

Gifted Education

11:00am MDT

Suicide Prevention Among Youth Identified as Gifted/Highly Gifted and Talented

LIMITED

Thursday September 3, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT

Salon B @ Denver Marriott Westminster

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Jane Lineman

Denver Public Schools

Joanna Barker

Denver Public Schools

Thursday September 3, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
Salon B Denver Marriott Westminster

Gifted Education

1:45pm MDT

Annual Plan Sharing

LIMITED

Thursday September 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

Salon B @ Denver Marriott Westminster

Limited Capacity seats available

During this collaborative session, Administrative Units (AUs) will share the improvement work outlined in their Gifted Education Annual Plans using a simple Before → Now → Next framework. Rather than reviewing entire plans, participants will focus on telling the story behind a selected priority area, highlighting where they started, and the next steps planned to advance their goals. This structured sharing opportunity will promote reflection, celebrate successes, and foster the exchange of ideas and promising practices among Gifted Education leaders.

Speakers

Heather Baskin

Assistant Director, Office of Gifted Education, Colorado Department of Education

Heather currently serves as the Assistant Director of Gifted Education for the Colorado Department of Education. Prior to joining the Colorado Department of Education in September of this year, she served as the director of Gifted Education for Mesa County Schools.

Thursday September 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
Salon B Denver Marriott Westminster

Gifted Education

3:15pm MDT

Gifted Education Regional Meeting - Janet Peasely

LIMITED

Thursday September 3, 2026 3:15pm - 3:50pm MDT

Salon B @ Denver Marriott Westminster

Limited Capacity seats available

Thursday September 3, 2026 3:15pm - 3:50pm MDT
Salon B Denver Marriott Westminster

Gifted Education

2026 ESSU Fall Directors Meeting

9:30am MDT

Jane Lineman

Joanna Barker

11:00am MDT

Jane Lineman

Joanna Barker

1:45pm MDT

Heather Baskin

3:15pm MDT

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